A household salary of $80,000 might be enough to live comfortably in only nine of the nation’s 50 largest cities. Even a $90,000 salary delivers a comfortable lifestyle in only 17 of the biggest U.S.

Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026. Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported ...

For decades, as the American economy tilted toward white-collar work, big urban counties thrived. Cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco boomed on the back of fast-growing service ...

I have spent more than a decade traveling to every major city in this country, sometimes for work, sometimes for fun, and sometimes because I made a poor decision on a flight deal. Along the way, I ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...